If you are comfortable with your abilities - then I would possibly look at cleaning the carbs yourself - at least that only costs you the time it takes to pull/clean /reinstall them, but the tank needs some cleaning first by the sound of it, no good in cleaning them and pumping crap back into them..

Thanks WingAdmin,

I was wondering how you would like the tyre, and appreciate your eloquent comments...

Probably just a leftover from the old oil.. If you can pull the clutch and zip tie it back to the handlebar, then start the bike and let it run "in gear" on the centrestand. Do that a few times and possibly change the oil again - it will loosen up - the plates have probably got some sludge build up ...

That petrol tank looks really nasty at the filler cap. I hope it is not the same inside - as it looks pretty crusty. You definitely need to run a fuel filter to stop any sediment and fine rust particles from entering the carbs. But glad to hear it is running - so now it is only maintenance to bring ...

That's a good result so far, keep turning the motor over by hand - but I would still lubricate the cylinders with oil or fluid in them - just to wash or clear any small debris up the cylinder walls. Might be worthwhile checking all your ground points on the bike - particularly for the starter to mak...

For question 3 - follow your wiring backwards from each light and make sure you have a good ground connection - that is more than likely what is happening.. If you have corroded connections make sure to clean them up - this should solve this issue.

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I've run my Valkyrie with a car tyre for the last 1800 kms, and I am happy with how my bike handles.

As WingAdmin says it feels different.

I will be interested in his observations a bit further down the road..

I think you have purchased a project. You will need some patience and time to see if it is going to be a goer or non goer. I would start by plugs out and if you have access to an endoscope camera - look into the spark plug holes and check the cylinders out.. If not then pour a little bit of kerosene...

18th week of 2016 - so not that old - but as mentioned - probably time to get another one - if you want some form of comfort in knowing a new one will give you peace of mind.. cheers (posted from a guy that was running an 8 year old tyre on a valkyrie- replaced with a darkside car tyre) - and did ha...

Probably OK to extract the nail and insert an internal patch. But look closely at that crack - how old is the tyre ??

Saw something similar in a house a long time ago, instead of a piece of fuse wire in the circuit - there was a 4 inch nail routed thought the fuse - it was replaced very shortly after.

Damn,

I was really liking to see the original title.

I would check the alternator output and monitor the battery voltage - to see if it is charging. Or you could have an electrical short which is draining the battery.

The four hole washer is for your fuel tap...

No sliding or even any hint - so far

Ground the fans directly, that will confirm they are not burnt out.

Then the thermostatic switch can be tested - between the two you will find your answer.

As the title suggests I am giving the Dark side a try to see if I like it. The rear tyre on my Valkyrie was 8 years old and on the last few occasions when maybe pushing moderately hard the rear was tending to slide out in corners. Checked the rear tyre and discovered it was 8 years old - I have pers...

Hi guys, When I had my rear tyre replaced recently the mechanic mentioned I needed new shock absorber bushes on both rear shocks - he showed me one of them, but he didn't have the replacement parts. I ordered the 4 bushes from Honda - $20.85 for 4. Just replaced them this morning and used some red r...

Been travelling for a few weeks for work, and have come to the conclusion I need a new rear tyre on the Valkyrie. Rang a few motorcycle local dealers yesterday, to see if they could get the tyre changed for me and also if they would swap it to a car tyre. Of the 3 I called - one took three minutes t...

You may not see any oil leakage as all the oil could have come out over time. Grab the front brake and push the bike down, is it hard or soft to do this - also if it is too soft I would try adding some oil first. But does sound like your forks need to be overhauled - may as well do seals and check t...

Very prickly situation as well - needless to say...

When I had my 1988 GL1500 the ride was excellent when you got moving at any speed, but the initial start moving was always impacted by a bit of wheel wobble when you started off. After research then purchase and installation of a second hand Blackwing superbrace the difference was immediate with a m...

An awful lot of "Rusty water" - does not sound good for your motor. Have you replaced the head gasket on that side recently - if so it may not be doing its job - you should re-inspect the head gasket and see if it needs to be replaced or discover why the cylinder had that amount of "rusty water" imho.

The bike looks pretty good as per the picture.

Have fun making it all pretty again - but don't forget to ride it

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